The results are in! Thank you to our loyal readers who took the time to vote for the tops in town when it comes to shopping, entertainment, and services. This past Fe uary we called upon you to write-in your recommendations in more than 50 professional categories. After carefully vetting ballots for any duplicates or multiples originating from one source (no ballot stuffing allowed!), we arrived at the resulting winners. Please enjoy perusing your list of who's Best of Eastern Shore and consider shopping local for your needs.
Tax Law
Frost & Associates, LLC 888 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis; 202-618-1873; Districtofcolumbiataxattorney.com
Hotel
Tidewater Inn 101 E. Dover Street, Easton; 410-822-1300; Tidewaterinn.com
Pet Products
Bev's Grooming 2010 Marion Quimby Drive, Suite 100, Stevensville; 410-643-8058; Bevsgrooming.com
Assited Living Facility
Arcadia Assisted Living LLC 402 Castle Marina Road, Chester; 410-643-4344; Arcadiaassistedlivingllc.com
In-Home Senior Assistance
Home Instead 1511 Ritchie Highway, Suite 301, Arnold; 410-349-2320; Homeinstead.com
Pet Grooming, Pet Services
Canine Country Club 915 Bennett Point Road, Queenstown; 410-827-4245; Caninecountryclub.net
Marine Mechanical Service
Black Dog Propellers 212 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville; 410-604-2861; Blackdogprops.com
Party Vendor
Eastern Shore Tents & Events 25452 Commerce Lane, Chestertown; 410-810-0686; Estents.com
Consignment Shop
Little Rascals Consignment Shop 7924 Ocean Gateway, Easton; 410-822-6806; Shoplittlerascals.com
Specialty Sports Fashion Store
TriCycle and Run 929 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels; 410-745-2836; Tricycleandrun.com
Farmers' Market
Easton Farmers Market 100 Block of North Harrison Street, Parking Lot, Easton; 410-822-0345; Avalonfoundation.org/easton-farmers-market
Cigars
Easton Cigar & Smoke Shop 6 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 1, Easton; 410-770 5084
Optician
Easton Eye Care 210 Marlboro Avenue, Suite 31, Easton; 410-822-3937; Eastoneyecare.net
Driving School
Bayside Driving School 8673 Commerce Drive, Suite 15, Easton; 410-822-4411; Baysidedriving.net
Specialty Grocer
Piazza Italian Market 218 N. Washington Street, Suite 54, Easton; 410-820-8281; Piazzaitalianmarket.com
Oil/Vinegar Shop
Olivins 205 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels 410-745-2062
Olivinsstmichaels.com
Retail Beer/Wine Selection
Hair O' The Dog 219 Marlboro Ave, Suite 52A, Easton; 410-820-4700; Hair-o-the-dog.com
Shopping Hub
Town of St. Michaels Commissioners of St. Michaels, P.O. Box 206, St. Michaels; 410-745-9535; Stmichaelsmd.gov
Shopping Boutique
Charisma Clothing Boutique 201 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels; 410-745-0352
Customer Service, Auto Repair/Maintenance, Auto Body Shop, Auto Paint Restoration
ELB Incorporated 121 Flatland Road, Chestertown; 410-778-6133; Elbincorporated.com
Designer Jewelry, Silver Jewelry
Silver Linings 203 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels; 410-745-0266; Silverliningsmd.com
Engagement Rings, Watches
Shearer the Jeweler 22 N. Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-2279; Shearerthejeweler.com
Diamonds/Precious Stones
DBS Jewelers 111 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels; 410-745-2626; Dbsjewelers.com
Unique Gifts, Purses/Handbags
The Hickory Stick 21326 E. Sharp Street, Rock Hall; 410-639-7980; Thehickorystickrockhall.com
Women's Clothing Store
Dragonfly Boutique 21 Goldsborough Street, Easton; 410-763-9262
Bank
Shore United Bank 18 E. Dover Street, Easton; 410-822-1400; Shoreunitedbank.com
Financial Advisor/Firm
Wye Financial & Trust 16 N. Washington Street, Easton; 410-763-8543; Shoreunitedbank.com/investments
Life Insurance Advisor/Firm, Auto Insurance Advisor/Firm
The Avon-Dixon Agency, LLC 28640 Marys Court, Easton; 410-822-0506; Shoreunitedbank.com/insurance
Local Nonprofit Organization
Haven Ministries P.O. Box 44, Chester; 410-739-4363; Haven-ministries.org
Florist/Floral Design
Robin's Nest Floral and Garden 9399 Ocean Gateway, Easton; 410-822-8700; Robinsnestfloral.com
Computer Repair
Jason's Computer Services 9231 Centreville Road, Easton; 410-820-9467; Jcscomp.net
Marina Customer Service, Marina Facilities/Amenities
Haven Harbour Marina 20880 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall; 410-778-6697; Havenharbour.com
Local Music Venue
Avalon Theatre 40 E. Dover Street, Easton; 410-822-0345; Avalonfoundation.org
Girls' Night Out
Spa Angels 306 Park Row, Chestertown; 443-924-9478; Spaangels.skincaretherapy.net
Family Outing, Party/Event Boat
Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters 21211 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall; 410-708-1803; Bluecrabcharters.com
Sailing School
Rock Hall Yacht Club 22759 McKinleyville Road, Rock Hall; 410-639-2182; Rockhallyachtclub.org
Organic Selection
Earth Origins Market 108 Marlboro Avenue, Easton; 410 822-4852; Earthoriginsmarket.com/locations/earth-origins-market-06
Art Gallery
Hopkins Original Art 310 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels; Hopkinsoriginalart.com
Book Store
News Center Easton 218 N. Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-7212
Newscentermd.net
Pottery Store
Kiln Born Creations 1 S. Washington Street, Easton; 410-770-9091; Kilnborncreations.com
Specialty Sports Goods
Island Tackle Outfitters 1915 Main Street, Chester; 410-643-4099; Itofishing.com
Auto Dealer
Preston Ford 4313 Preston Road, Hurlock; 877-834-3396; Prestonford.com
Local Musician/Band
The Hollow Party Thptheband.wixsite.com/thehollowparty